Aims: Management of infections in new-born remain a major problem globally due to their delicate nature. Bacteremia in new born has resulted in high mortality. Determining the prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Staphylo...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/25324
The presence of ochratoxin A (OTA) in cocoa beans is a major health concern, due to its deleterious effects on humans and animals. During the traditional processing and storage of cocoa, fungi contamination occurs. Many of these fungi, produce mycotoxins that can cause acute or c...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/25072
Background: Onychomycosis is a common fungal infection of the nails that apart from causing disfigurement of the nails acts as a source of other fungal infections. Prompt diagnosis along with appropriate antifungal therapy can help prevent such complications. Aims: To find out t...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/25970
The antimicrobial activity of hot water extracts of Entada scandens, Vicia faba, Vigna aconitifolia and Vigna sinensis seeds were analysed against three different microbial strains with respect to various concentrations (30–90 µg/ml) the zone of inhibition of test concentrations...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/25596
Rafiatou Ba, Boniface Yehouenou, Ursula Houngue, Pascal Agbangnan, Philippe Sessou, Nelly M. F. Monteiro, Marcel T. Donou Hounsode, Fernand Gbaguidi & Lamine Baba-Moussa·Microbiology Research Journal International·2016
Objectives: The present work was to study the fungal ecology of maize according to the various storage technologies and evaluate the ability of fungal isolates to produce mycotoxin. Materials and Methods: Seven maize storage technologies (from A to G) were selected in seven agro-...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/26297
Soybean (Glycine max L.) was processed into iru using Bacillus subtilis SBI 13 and Leuconostoc mesenteroides as starter culture and calabash as fermenting container. The fermenting soya beans were analysed for pH and titratable acidity, free amino acids and total soluble sugar. T...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/26159
Murad Alahdal, Jamal Al-Shabi, Mahmoud Ogaili, Qais Yusuf Abdullah, Said Alghalibi, Aisha O. Jumaan & Mohammed Amood Al-Kamarany·Microbiology Research Journal International·2016
Background: Dengue and other fever like illnesses including chikungunya and malaria are common in Hodeidah, Yemen. Several outbreaks confirmed the presence of dengue serotypes 1-3. Aim: Confirm dengue fever infection and identify the circulating dengue virus serotypes in Hodeidah...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/24380
This study was conducted to determine the incidence of Campylobacter jejuni in Chicken meat and faeces in Kano metropolis. A total of 300 samples comprising of 180 faecal samples and 120 chicken’s meat were collected from Poultry markets located within 6 local government areas of...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/25582
H. A. Wegdan, K. S. Intisar, M. M. Shaza, O. A. Algezoli, A. Ballal, H. A. Ihsan, M. E. Sahar, A. M. Baraa, H. S. Manal, E. A. Muna, K. M. Taha, E. M. Nada & Y. H. Ali·Microbiology Research Journal International·2016
Aims: This study was designed to investigate the presence of EHV 1 & 4 in blood serum of horses and donkeys in different localities in Sudan. Study Design: A total of 208 blood serum samples were collected from horse and donkeys from different localities in Sudan including;...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/25803
Aims: To study the plasmid diversity of intestinal non- Escherichia coli community, describe their potential as a reservoir of antibiotic resistance phenomenon and to find any association of resistance phenomenon with the plasmid content if any. Place and Duration of the Study: D...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/25725